Duos: Peach
(10" x 14", oil on canvas)

Another small format, this one a slight horizontal, which gives me more freedom of composition than my usual 12” squares.

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Cherry Tumble

(12 x 24", oil on canvas)

Generally, composition dictates format, but here, the horizontal canvas proved to be the inspiration for this piece. I like the back-and-forth play of horizontal movement — the light moving across the canvas from left to right, while the cherries tumble out of the jar in the opposite direction, from right to left.

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Complements
(20" x 30", oil on canvas)

One of the most important colour theories I learned as a young art student is the undeniable chemistry of complementary colours. This painting is a perfect example of how placing the complementary colours of red and green in close proximity to each other makes for a vibrant colour story. The greens make the reds redder, and the reds in turn make the greens brighter – resulting in a fresh, lively painting.

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Peach Bowl
(18" x 18", oil on canvas)

Often, one painting leads to another. This painting grew from one that I did a few weeks ago and posted July 22, "Food for Thought"

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À la Table: Galas
(18" x 18", oil on canvas)

In keeping with the "À la Table" series, this piece uses the same elevated point of view. I've used a bigger format, 18" square instead of my usual 12", to accommodate the large enamelware plate and the numerous apples.

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Food for Thought
(24" x 36", oil on canvas)

After so many weeks of working with small formats, I was anxious to break out my big brushes and get to work on a larger piece. For me, a big canvas means looser, more painterly work and more liberty to create a mood. Furthermore, working in various sizes is a good practice, as I want to keep my rendering reasonably accurate while still maintaining a fresh brushstroke.

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À la table: Peaches
(12" x 12", oil on canvas)

Colour was again key in choosing these peaches. The knife pointing out of the picture frame is saved from being a compositional no-no by the blade that curves back in ever so slightly. Positioning the knife this way gave me a lovely bright highlight along the blade edge and kept the handle from appearing overlarge in such a confined space.

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